Anxiety attacks can seem overwhelming when you’re in the middle of one, but with the right coping tools you can come out the other side. What is an anxiety attack? According to the Detroit Medical Center, an anxiety attack is a stretch of time during which you experience “intense” anxiety symptoms, especially fear. It can… read on > read on >
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In Rare Cases, Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Can Pass Between People & Their Pets
In more bad news about antibiotic resistance, new research suggests that people and their pets may be able to transmit multidrug-resistant germs to each other. Still, cases of cross-transmission are rare and it’s not clear if pets are giving germs to people or people are giving germs to their pets, the study authors noted. “In… read on > read on >
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb Diet to Boost Life Span
Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer — as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new research suggests. The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes, found that those who ate relatively fewer carbohydrates were less likely to die over the… read on > read on >
California’s Wildfires Caused Uptick in Skin Ailments
Wildfires are known to have a lot of negative impacts on the environment and the health of the people who live through them. Yet another is the worsening of skin conditions, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). The group shared strategies to minimize the effect air pollution can have on people’s skin during… read on > read on >
Pets in the Bedroom? Your Sleep Might Suffer, Study Finds
If your bedtime routine includes snuggling up with your Boston terrier or lulling yourself to sleep to the gentle purrs of your calico cat, you might want to rethink it. Pets can offer a sense of security and comfort, but sharing a bed with them may lead to wakeful nights, according to a new study.… read on > read on >
Chlamydia: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms. And although chlamydia cases have declined in recent years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chalks that up to reduced screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during the pandemic. It is estimated that 1 in… read on > read on >
Sanofi Follows Lilly, Novo Nordisk in Cutting Insulin Prices
(HealthDay News) – Sanofi Inc. on Thursday became the third company to announce it will slash prices on its insulin products. The French company announced that it will cut prices by 78% and cap out-of-pocket charges for its insulin, brand named Lantus, at $35 per month. The company will also lower prices on its short-acting… read on > read on >
Sometimes Hair Loss in Women Can Point to Bigger Health Issues
Hair loss can be devastating for women, but the condition can also signal additional health problems. An American Academy of Dermatology expert offers information about the types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones, common types of medical conditions associated with hair loss and treatment options. “Research shows that women who experience… read on > read on >
Gonorrhea: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
Commonly known as the “clap,” gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause infertility in both women and men if left untreated. The bad news is that cases are on the rise: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on a steady and steep climb.… read on > read on >
Have an Anxious Dog? Study Seeks Clues in Canine Brains
Like humans, some dogs suffer from anxiety. They might show fear or excitability toward strangers. Loud noises might result in “accidents.” They may get destructive when you leave home. The cause of their distress could lie in their brain makeup, researchers from Ghent University in Belgium say. For the study, published March 15 in PLOS… read on > read on >